Finding the Third Proportional to 600,230 and 1,280,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,230 and 1,280,812 is: 2,733,084.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,230 : 1,280,812 = 1,280,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,230/1,280,812 = 1,280,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,230x = 1,280,812 × 1,280,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,230x = 1,640,479,379,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,640,479,379,344/600,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,733,084.62
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